This month's parenting lectures and workshops
South Florida Parenting
Here is a list of a variety of parenting lectures and workshops
scheduled for this month. Be sure to call ahead for registration
details.
Miami-Dade County
Siblings: We're Special, Too, Aug. 22. 7-9 p.m. Parent to
Parent of Miami, 7990 SW 117th Ave., Suite 210, Miami. Siblings
react differently to the special needs of their brothers or
sisters. Learn ways to help them cope and strategies to make time
for them, too. 305-271-9797, ext. 223.
End the Homework Hassles, Aug. 23. 7-9 p.m. Baptist
Children's Hospital Auditorium, 8900 N. Kendall Drive. This
community parenting program features psychologist Albert Zbik who
will offer advice about how to develop an effective routine and
techniques to avoid homework hassles. $5. 786-596-3812.
Child Safety-Seat Checkups, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shops at
Skylake, 1610 NE Miami Gardens Drive. Certified technicians from
the Florida Highway Patrol will be onsite conducting inspections on
a first-come, first-served basis. Free. 954-967-6400, ext.
7420.
Broward County
Broward Christian Home-schoolers Home-schooling Orientation,
Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 7150 Pines Blvd.,
Pembroke Pines. A day of encouragement, informative speakers, door
prizes and vendors for those new to home schooling, as well as
veteran home educators. Free. 954-920-2530.
Stay 4 Play Parent and Toddler Classes, Aug. 27 and 28, 9
and 10:45 a.m. Parkway Elementary School, 1200 S. Flamingo Road,
Davie. Enjoy circle-time songs, puppets, stories, crafts, musical
instruments, parachute play, bubbles and more. $12.
954-699-3468.
Mommy and Me Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and
Wednesdays. Memorial West Fitness Center, 703 Flamingo Road,
Pembroke Pines. A postnatal exercise class for mom and a
motor-skills-development class for baby. For moms and babies ages 6
weeks-9 months. Must have doctor's permission to participate.
954-433-7125.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Home-schoolers' Meeting, Aug. 10. 10 a.m.
Seminole Palms Park, on Lamstein Way off Southern Boulevard, West
Palm Beach. An inclusive group with activities for all ages;
early-elementary group, preteen group and teen group activities.
August is the "Back to Home Schooling" kick-off meeting, which will
include a used-curriculum sale, information for new home-schoolers,
membership signups and information about activities for the year.
Become a member for $5 per family per year, giving you access to
the web site with information to keep you connected to other
members and activities. 561-791-2892.
Water Safety for Kids, May 15, 3:15 p.m. Main Library, 3650
Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Meet Doris Joyner of Palm Beach
County Fire-Rescue and learn how to play safely in and around the
water. Ages 3 and up. Reservations required. 561-233-2600
Prenatal Classes,Aug. 25. 12:30 p.m. Shoppes at Boca Greens,
19615-32 State Road 7, Boca Raton. A one-hour class designed for
expectant parents with advice and information about dealing with
common issues and concerns during a child's first year of life.
561-477-7700.
Mom-To-Be Workout, 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sugar
Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Eight classes for $54
(residents) or $62.10 (nonresidents) First class is free. 561
756-1290.
Breast-feeding Education and Support Group,Noon-1:30 p.m.,
Thursdays. Babies 'R' Us, U.S. Highway 441 between Glades and
Palmetto Park roads. For breast-feeding moms and babies of all
ages. Free. 561-955-5415.
